Press Release- - - -Apia Samoa South Pacific, 27 November, 1998

Talofa! Each year the Government of Samoa, Department of Trade, Commerce and Industry recognizes excellence in the private sector by conducting an Exporter of the Year Awards Program.

This year for the very first time a SCUBA Diving Business was honored as first runner up in the tourism category. Pacific Quest Divers received $1,500 Tala, a plaque, a certificate and was recognized as a leader in developing tourism in Samoa.

Roger and Gayle Christman (owners/operators) received the award at the Awards Gala Dinner where they personally thanked everyone who had helped them during their 5 and 1/2 years of operation. Special thanks was given to the Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielagaoi, who also is a diver and has been diving with Pacific Quest Divers in the past.

When asked what Pacific Quest Divers exported Roger responded "Happy Divers!"

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